They will address key leaders of the local Aging Network and senior advocacy groups about a 50.6 percent increase in the Older Californians Act program.

The new state budget has an additional $1.3 million for six new programs to serve the approximately 155,607 Contra Costa residents over the age of 60.

The new programs include social and health case management, a senior companion program, a foster grandparent program, and a registry of individuals and agencies that provide temporary relief to caregivers.